You may be surprised to find that your meaning is frequently misinterpreted today even when the message you wish to convey is relatively straightforward. The enthusiasm and excitement you feel for that which you are trying to communicate can interfere with your ability to make yourself understood if you are not careful to speak concisely. A sense of disconnectedness can lead you to put a stop to your efforts to share your thoughts and feelings today, but before you give up, try asking yourself how you can add clarity to your speech. Thinking rationally about the message in your mind can help you translate it effectively into easy-to-understand language.

The first words that come into our minds are not always sufficient to communicate that which we want to say. It is when we allow ourselves the freedom of putting forth an unedited stream of consciousness that our message is most apt to be met with confusion. When, however, we take the time to carefully formulate our thoughts before putting them into words, it is likely that others will understand the true nature of the ideas we present. Clarity of speech can mean the difference between the easy maintenance of a solid relationship and a bond that is constantly weakening because none of the parties involved know where they stand. With a little thought, we need never force others to guess at our meaning. Your chances of being misunderstood will drop today when you put a great deal of thoughts into your choice of words.